|Rank|Belt Alternate 1|Belt Alternate 2|Belt Alternate 3|Belt Alternate 4|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|10th kyū|White belt||||
|9th kyū|Red belt|White belt|White belt|White belt|
|8th kyū|Yellow belt|White belt|Yellow belt|Yellow belt|
|7th kyū|Orange belt|White belt|Orange belt|Orange belt|
|6th kyū|Green belt|Green belt|Blue belt|Green belt|
|5th kyū|Blue belt|Blue belt|Purple belt|Blue belt|
|4th kyū|Purple belt|Purple belt|Green Belt|Blue belt|
|3rd kyū|Brown belt|Brown belt|Brown belt|Brown belt|
|2nd kyū|Brown-White belt|Brown belt|Brown belt|Brown belt|
|1st kyū|Brown-Black belt|Brown belt|Brown belt|Brown belt|
|1st–8th dan|Black belt|Black belt|Black belt|Black belt|

Question: how many different ranks exist for karate belts?
Answer: 11